Preparing for life : the complete guide for transitioning to adulthood for those with autism and Asperger's syndrome

"This easy-to-follow resource provides a complete toolbox of social skills and the means to attain them so that students may approach their futures with excitement rather than anxiety. Jed Baker tackles a wide variety of issues faced by individuals across the spectrum, such as perspective-taking, nonverbal communication skills, conversational skills and stress management. He explains the laws and services [US] that provide assistance, offers a multitude of options and resources and encourages an emphasis on the students' assets as tools for meeting social goals." - BOOK JACKET

Asperger's syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and the need for life skills training|The transition process and the law|Self-awareness and moving beyond denial|College, career and residential options beyond high school : what parents can do to prepare their son or daughter|Assessment of social skill needs|Skill instruction strategies : individual, small group, self-instruction|Generalization of skills|Training peers to be more accepting of students on the spectrum|Skill lessons
Nonverbal cues/body language
Dealing with anger/frustration
Dealing with anxiety
Conversation
Building and maintaining friendships (and dealing with roommates)
Dating
Dealing with school and family demands
Employment skills
Money matters
Preparing for emergencies
Transportation